Wisconsin’s festival calendar is full of fun, year-round. This October, it features everything from fermentation to film. We’ve rounded up some of the best bets for big fun, so get out there, enjoy the fall colors, and celebrate with us.

Whether you’re a lifelong cheesehead or a weekend visitor, trust us, you have a lot left to discover when it comes to the wonders of Wisconsin. Let us give you a head start, with 10 amazing Wisconsin facts to add to your list.

Traces of the Chequamegon Bay region’s rich past are evident in the craftsmanship of Bayfield’s enduring hillside mansions and in the names of the city’s founding figures still visible in the sandstone blocks on historic downtown buildings. But beyond such incidental evidence there are a number of places dedicated to the important work of preserving stories of the past.

It starts in Prescott and flows south through Kieler. While the Mississippi River stretches far beyond the state line, Wisconsin’s Great River Road covers 250 miles and 33 charming river towns. Tackle the route for a road trip and you’ll encounter some of the state’s best hiking, biking, and bird watching, along with quaint farm-towns, museums, and more.

Yellow or white, fried or fresh, seasoned or plain, but always a tasty treat. Wisconsin Cheese curds are usually made from fresh cheddar, mozzarella, or Colby, and yes, they really do squeak when you eat them!

Wisconsin’s hiking trails can lead you to places of amazing hidden beauty. They can also lead you to new levels of wellness, giving you a physical workout along with the chance to clear your mind and get away from it all. Why kill time on a treadmill when you can get a great workout in the great outdoors? We’ve rounded up some of Wisconsin’s tougher trails, so even if you’re fit as a fiddle, these should be a fun challenge.

Have you ever heard of a Native American pow-wow, but weren’t quite sure what it was? Maybe you’ve wondered if you can visit a pow-wow, or if it’s a sacred ceremony not open to the public. Read on for a few things you need to know about Native American pow-wows in Wisconsin.